Cetacean News - Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Argh! Rare white whale spotted near Shetland; 'It just stood out'
date added:
2024-01-28
source:
www.bbc.com
South Africa: Officials and the public rally to assist beached whales in Melkbosstranddate added:
2024-01-28
source:
www.capetownetc.com
Beluga whale swims off Shetland coast in rare sighting
date added:
2024-01-28
source:
www.independent.co.uk
A Whale of a Time: I survived a 24-hour marathon reading of Moby-Dick. It hurt so good.
date added:
2024-01-28
source:
slate.com
Analysis: Nearly 80% Of Ships Were Speeding In Mandatory Slow Zones Leading Up To Boat Strike Critically Injuring A North Atlantic Right Whale Calf
date added:
2024-01-28
source:
worldanimalnews.com
Incoming: Orca hunt was like ‘a military exercise’ — scientist describes unexpected encounter on Cape West Coast; 'the best cetacean interaction of my life'date added:
2024-01-28
source:
www.dailymaverick.co.za
If a stranded whale can't be saved, what is the next best option? Girius set out to find a euthanasia solution
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.abc.net.au
Humpbacks Rebound in 20th-Century Whaling Hotspot: In summer, South Georgia island’s Cumberland Bay now sees whale numbers that rival the early days of whaling.date added:
2024-01-21
source:
hakaimagazine.com
Whale with broken back spotted near Mexico after suspected ship collision will likely diedate added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.livescience.com
A month later, Southern California’s killer whales are still hanging around
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
ktla.com
Born free: Mom dolphin and son 'back home' after trapped in section of wildlife refugedate added:
2024-01-21
source:
kfdm.com
Consensus pick: Sperm whales can take over an hour to decide on whether to turn rightdate added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.independent.co.uk
Taiwan: Beached whale carcass found chopped up on Green Island
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.nbcrightnow.com
Researchers studying bones of beached killer whale
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.fox35orlando.com
Bremer Bay orcas 'healthiest on the globe' as numbers boom off Western Australiadate added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.abc.net.au
How orca sightings and the 52-foot whale beached in San Diego may be connected; 'wolves of the sea'
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
fox5sandiego.com
Boaters spot incredibly rare all-white sea creature — possibly first in world
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.miamiherald.com
Nine dolphins among more than 700 marine animals killed by Queensland’s shark nets and drum lines in 2023, data shows
date added:
2024-01-21
source:
www.theguardian.com
Australia: Humpback whale freed from meters of fishing line and floats off Murramarang
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
aboutregional.com.au
Happy endings: Kiwi marine biologist spots orca she rescued a decade ago
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.rnz.co.nz
Warning after public put porpoise back into sea; 'never put them back into the water, ever'date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.bbc.com
Canada: 9 North Atlantic right whale calves born so far this breeding season
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.cbc.ca
An endangered river dolphin finds an unlikely savior: Pakistani fisherfolk
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.opb.org
Nature imitates nature: Humpback whales form Fibonacci spiral in Antarctica watersdate added:
2024-01-14
source:
theglobalherald.com
To help rare whales, Maine and Massachusetts will spend $27 million on data and gear improvements
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.dailypress.com
‘Adorable’ baby killer whale plays and swims off Northern California coast. See it.
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.miamiherald.com
Orcas attack gray whales off Southern California coast (video); 'The juvenile gray whale did appear to lose'
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
ktla.com
Scientists capture first-ever footage of dolphins yawning in the wild - and say discovery changes definition of the reflexdate added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Two new right whale calves spotted off the coast of Florida New Year’s Eve
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.wokv.com
'Prolific' killer whale matriarch Wake presumed dead after nearly a year without a sightingdate added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.cbc.ca
White whale spotted near Thailand's Phi Phi islands in a possible first ever
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.thestar.com.my
‘She left a great legacy’: Researchers suspect freed killer whale T046 has died in Salish Sea
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.cheknews.ca
Killer whale found dead floating near the coast of Orkneydate added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
Government at work: Feds delay decision on small boat speed limit rule that could help endangered right whales
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.wwaytv3.com
China: Stranded pilot whale receives lifesaving care in Sanyadate added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.chinadaily.com.cn
The Orcas Did It: Scientists Suspect 'Whale on Whale Crime' In Death of Young Fin Whaledate added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Inside the $20 Million Life of Killer Whale Keiko, ‘Free Willy’ Star, Who Died 20 Years Agodate added:
2024-01-14
source:
themessenger.com
Fishing boat capsizes after being struck by whale sharks, five crewmen rescued
date added:
2024-01-14
source:
www.nst.com.my
After the Fire, Lahaina’s Whales Are Left in the Lurchdate added:
2024-01-14
source:
hakaimagazine.com
Free Bella: The fight to release a beluga whale from a South Korean mega mall’s aquariumdate added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.cnn.com
Newborn orca spotted near Seattle off Bainbridge Island; 'Oh my gosh'
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.kuow.org
This 16th-century map is teeming with sea monsters. Most are based on a real mammal.date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.nationalgeographic.com
Young whale washes up on UK beach as people warned to keep their distance
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.independent.co.uk
North Carolina: Stranded juvenile sperm whale showed signs of possible infection during necropsy
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.wtkr.com
Humpback whale entangled by piece of rope heads to Baja; 'This has been a hundred mile pursuit'
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.cbs8.com
Dominica: Sperm whale protection focus of marine sanctuary creation in Caribbean
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.cbsnews.com
Biggy Bigg's: Whale watchers report increase in orca sightingsdate added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.king5.com
It’s a boy: Endangered southern resident killer whale calf born around Christmas Day
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.cheknews.ca
Witnesses: Woman climbed on back of distressed baby whale off Waikiki
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Orcas sunk ships, a famed whale was almost freed, and more amazing whale stories from 2023
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.usatoday.com
Nothing to see, keep moving: Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Article tells you what to think about it
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
The future is here: Majority of marine mammals are full of plastic — including dolphins and whales
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
studyfinds.org
'Killer Whale Madness' entertains Southern California boaters as rare sights of orcas breaching water has become commonplacedate added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Miami Seaquarium mourns the loss of beloved dolphin, Sundance; 'Our hearts are with the trainers and medical staff'date added:
2024-01-07
source:
wsvn.com
Killer whales seemed to wreak havoc this year. What drove their headline-making behavior?
date added:
2024-01-07
source:
www.nbcnews.com
Will Lolita's death mark a turning point for captive whales?
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.wlrn.org
Chemicals from wildfire smoke found in whales: UBC research; 'long-range transport' via rain
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
vancouver.citynews.ca
Attention please: Love Island twins strip completely nude as they take stand for captive orcasdate added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.dailystar.co.uk
Killer whale calf born at ocean theme park in China's Zhuhai
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
english.news.cn
Cleveland's iconic whale mural is more than a painting, it's a mission statement
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.cleveland.com
South Carolina: Bottlenose dolphin discovered in Port Royal died of unusual cause: Choked to death on a fish
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.islandpacket.com
Tinseltown: Killer whales are dazzling tourists off the Los Angeles coast
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
ktla.com
Report details 37 known killer whale entanglements in Alaska over three decades
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
alaskabeacon.com
Blubber blocked: Makah Tribe still waiting for decision from NOAA on whale hunt
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.knkx.org
'Killer whale signature': NOAA says beached whale may have died from orca bites
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.nbcsandiego.com
2 dolphins found stranded off Cape Cod coast successfully treated, released
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.masslive.com
Father and son share extremely rare and 'special' whale sighting near South Florida coast; 'It was very cool'date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.nbcmiami.com
Boaters get rare sighting of orca whale pod attacking dolphins off San Diego's coast
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.nbcsandiego.com
Beached whale weighing up to 25 tonnes at Minnie Water on NSW north coast euthanized; 'best decision for this animal'
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.abc.net.au
That's entertainment: Activists Demand End to 'Dolphin Shows' in Taiwandate added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.montanarightnow.com
Taiwan's First Blue Whale Skeleton Goes on Display in Taitung
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.insidenova.com
Scientists claim they've had a 20 minute conversation with a whale
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.dailymail.co.uk
This Footage Proves That a Dolphin In the Lineup Doesn't Mean There Aren't Any Sharksdate added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.theinertia.com
Mesmerizing Moment Humpback Whales 'Encircle and Trap Prey' in Antarcticadate added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.newsweek.com
Fin whale stranded on Fistral 'probably died of measles type virus'date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.bbc.com
India: Thane police seize whale vomit worth Rs 3 crore. Here's why it's called floating gold
date added:
2023-12-31
source:
www.republicworld.com
52-ft. whale washes ashore on Pacific Beach in San Diego; NOAA researchers investigatingdate added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.nbcsandiego.com
Canadian officials: Photos of bear eating a whale showcase 'important part of the local food web'
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.cbc.ca
The truth is out there: Opponents say Dominion's offshore wind farm endangers whales. Scientists say it doesn't.
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.vpm.org
Boaters witness incredible moment 17 killer whales hunt creature in rare encounter
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.sacbee.com
New worry: Beluga whales' calls may get drowned out by shipping noise in Alaska's Cook Inlet
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
alaska-native-news.com
Look away: Drone photographer captures stunning vision of whale that died off Rockingham being eaten
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.perthnow.com.au
They're back: 'Rarely seen' killer whales spotted hunting sea lions off California coast
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.cbsnews.com
'Disease risk' as dead dolphin washes up on Fistral Beach in Newquaydate added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.itv.com
Kiwi: 'Rare' whale dies after stranding on Kapiti beach
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.1news.co.nz
I want to believe: 'listen to blue whales sing and my recordings show they're making a comeback'
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
inews.co.uk
It is written: Dolphins rescued from Goegrup Lake near Mandurah on Sunday have possibly re-stranded themselves
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.perthnow.com.au
Horton the whale and her third calf sighted off Georgia coast by researchersdate added:
2023-12-24
source:
fox28savannah.com
Now even more rarer: Rare fin whale found dead near Kodiak
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.ktoo.org
New Zealand: Call to close fishery after Hector's dolphin caught; 'the only real option available'date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.odt.co.nz
For some reason, Southern California captain immortalizes rare orca encounter with selfiedate added:
2023-12-24
source:
ftw.usatoday.com
In from the cold: Dolphin unable to survive in wild gets 'second chance at life' in Florida. Meet Wrendate added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.miamiherald.com
We have the technology: Name that whale! How AI aces animal spottingdate added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.bbc.com
DOA: Greece Belatedly Opens Crime File on Dolphin Killingsdate added:
2023-12-24
source:
balkaninsight.com
Mass whale strandings: what is behind the recent spate of 'suicidal' urges?
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.theguardian.com
Altered States: Extremely Rare Dolphin With Thumbs Discovered in Greecedate added:
2023-12-24
source:
greekreporter.com
Something's wrong: Kharabali is the third beluga whale to die at the Connecticut aquarium; 'Her spirit touched us all'date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.kxxv.com
Third beluga whale death at Mystic Aquarium prompts call to stop importing these animals
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
www.sheltonherald.com
Counting: Another beluga dies at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 15 since 2019
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
globalnews.ca
Avert your eyes: Rare Footage of Exploding Whales from Inside Out
date added:
2023-12-24
source:
greekreporter.com
Beloved SeaWorld beluga whale, 'Ferdinand,' dies at 53; 'a very full life'date added:
2023-12-24
source:
fox5sandiego.com
Cruise ship passengers help rescue 'very rare' beached shark in New Zealand
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.usatoday.com
Whale ‘pingers’ trialled to deter orcas from attacking yachts
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.yachtingworld.com
Record year: 50th dolphin of the season stranded on New Jersey beach
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
nj1015.com
Fill the frame: Photographs capture humpback whale’s Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.nbc15.com
'Superpod' of dolphins spotted as hundreds seen fishing off Sussex coast
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.itv.com
NOAA Fisheries releases more information about ‘high level’ of killer whales caught this year by Alaska trawl fleet
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.adn.com
Pod of pink dolphins trapped in Bolivian river rescued and relocated
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.abc.net.au
Three more Bryde’s whales spotted in Thai waters, totaling the number to ninedate added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.straitstimes.com
Cambodia’s dolphins thriving thanks to watchful eyes of river guardsdate added:
2023-12-17
source:
asianews.network
We have the technology: Two humpback whales in Kona waters instantly identified using app with artificial intelligence
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
bigislandnow.com
Key testing completed at Nova Scotia’s proposed retirement home for captive whales
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
globalnews.ca
New orca calf off B.C. bolsters record-breaking year for sightings
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
bc.ctvnews.ca
Breaking news: Finless porpoise stranded on river bank in Hangzhou is under rescue and treatmentdate added:
2023-12-17
source:
en.people.cn
Japan's Kyodo Senpaku replacing mothership, signaling continued commitment to commercial whaling
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
www.seafoodsource.com
Mystery: What attracts Bryde’s whales to China’s Weizhou island?
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
theglobalherald.com
Marine mystery: Scientists discover little-known beaked whale in cold waters of Japandate added:
2023-12-17
source:
scitechdaily.com
Lonely life of scientists: B.C. scientists scooping killer whale poop to search for DNA
date added:
2023-12-17
source:
globalnews.ca